In the interest of full disclosure, this was my first thought in a series of thoughts on Israeli Palestinian Peace Talks. I decided to publish this essay now , since The Roadmap for Peace resides within the heart’s and minds of all the People affected directly by the Peace talks. There should be many options … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: “the Old road to Peace?”/your choice?
You can pursue the two state solution for the next twenty years The Oslo Accords don’t seem to work. If they were so easy to implement they would have been implemented years ago. Both sides have stonewalled this agreement. I believe the boundaries proposed , states within states , security borders and side agreements with … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: the ” Two State” solution doesn’t work
What about the Haredim? They are the ultra orthodox caught in a time warp not of their own doing. Sure they have big families and the men study Torah while the women work, support the family, have children and maintain the family. They are 5% of the population and 20% of the children attending school. … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: What about the Ultra Orthodox?
Rawabi. The city on the hill with so much promise for Peace and civilization. A visionary concept of Bashar Al-Masri, a destination point for Arabs and Jews on the West Bank. A city concept for individual families, no generational tribal attachments, a place for modern Arabs to come and relax and enjoy theater, shopping, schools, … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: RAWABI REVISITED
Israel has been a part of my life, since as far back as I can remember. As a child we had long discussions around the dinner table. While it was expected that you could bring up any topic of your choosing, the adults always discussed Politics and Israel. Every discussion centered on ” what was … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: My reasons for returning to Israel
PUBLIC ADVOCACY: On my way to Tel Aviv, all the news from my companion, THE FINANCIAL TIMES. Topical news on Iran and Finance, still relevant 1. FT 10/26/13. Iran’s middle classes hit by inflation and declining Rial? The sanctions are hard on them as detailed in the FT, they have a higher cost of living, … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: The news from The Financial Times/ en- route to Tel Aviv
I’m not a betting (wo)man, but it looks like World events have been carefully orchestrated. Maybe for the better? 1. First, Israel has been given a timeline for Peace with the Palestinians. 9 months is the proposed deadline. Tzipi LIVNI , has been in this country ardently defending The Two State Solution.  Frankly stating … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: All the World’s a stage
Whatever Obama wants he gets/ nothing to sneeze at..A Worthwhile Pursuit! Peace in the Middle East / has a good ring! Universal Healthcare and World Peace are desirable. Though it would be nice to have an expansive agenda, something more to help ordinary Americans!  But that’s not on the agenda , now. Iran is our … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Behind the scenes look at Khamenie